First Known Use: 1669
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1fatigue
noun fa·tigue \fə-ˈtēg\
: the state of being very tired : extreme weariness
fatigues : the uniform that soldiers wear when they are doing physical work
: the tendency of a material (such as metal) to break after being bent or moved many times
Full Definition of FATIGUE
1
a : labor b : manual or menial work performed by military personnel c plural : the uniform or work clothing worn on fatigue and in the field
2
a : weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress b : the temporary loss of power to respond that is induced in a sensory receptor or motor end organ by continued stimulation
3
: the tendency of a material to break under repeated stress <metal fatigue>
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Origin of FATIGUE
French, from Middle French, from fatiguer to fatigue, from Latin fatigare; akin to Latin affatim sufficiently
Related to FATIGUE
- Synonyms
- burnout, collapse, exhaustion, frazzle, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness
- Antonyms
- refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization
Rhymes with FATIGUE
2fatigue
verb
: to make (someone) tired
fa·tiguedfa·tigu·ing
Full Definition of FATIGUE
transitive verb
1
: to weary with labor or exertion
2
: to induce a condition of fatigue in
intransitive verb
: to suffer fatigue
— fa·tigu·ing·ly \-ˈtē-giŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of FATIGUE
1693
Related to FATIGUE
Synonym Discussion of FATIGUE
tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade, fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience <the long ride tired us out>. weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing <wearied of the constant arguing>. fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort <fatigued by the day's chores>. exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion <shoveling snow exhausted him>. jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness <appetites jaded by overindulgence>. fag implies a drooping with fatigue <shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush>.
3fatigue
adjective
Definition of FATIGUE
1
: consisting of, done, or used in fatigue <fatigue detail>
2
: belonging to fatigues <a fatigue cap>
First Known Use of FATIGUE
1774
FATIGUED Defined for Kids
1fatigue
noun fa·tigue \fə-ˈtēg\
Definition of FATIGUE for Kids
1
: a state of being very tired
2
fa·tigues plural : the uniform worn by members of the military for physical labor
2fatigue
verb
fa·tiguedfa·tigu·ing
Definition of FATIGUE for Kids
: to tire by work or exertion <a fatiguing hike>
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